TAT's June 2022 Spiritual Retreat
Honesty on the Spiritual Path

Friday through Sunday
June 10 - 12, 2022
TAT Center, North Carolina, USA

Image: Karsten Wuerth, Unsplash

"The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you."
- David Foster Wallace, author.

"Self-awareness involves deep personal honesty. It comes from asking and answering hard questions."
- Stephen Covey.

"If you could admit that you've been kidding yourself—the ultimate form of self-honesty—that you will live and die in ignorance — because there is NO HOPE for you — just where WOULD that leave you? What would you do then?"
- Bob Cergol https://tatfoundation.org/forum2002-04.htm.

Meet our featured presenters:

  Art Ticknor

Art worked firsthand with numerous psychological and philosophical systems during years of intensive research. Twenty-six years of effort toward self-definition paid off in 2004, when the final nail was driven into the ego's coffin during an intense Realization. Art is the author of the books Beyond Relativity, Solid Ground of Being, and Sense of Self: The Source of All Existential Suffering?, invaluable guides on the quest for self-knowledge. Art currently lives the life of la dolce far niente and is involved in the Gainsville Florida-based Philosophical Self-Inquiry Discussion Group. For more information, visit Self-Discovery Portal.

  Bob Cergol

Bob was 19 when he met Richard Rose in 1972. He lived with Rose at his house in Benwood, WV, and on Rose's farm. Twenty years later, he moved away to pursue his life. He married and started a family, but soon gravitated back to the path. TAT group work led to a series of events that triggered a spiritual realization that brought Bob an absolute, final answer. Over the past decade, Bob has delivered a number of presentations during TAT events and has authored numerous TAT Forum essays that were ultimately published in Beyond Mind, Beyond Death, a TAT Foundation Press book. Listen to his story in a podcast interview on SpiritualTeachers.org.

  Doug White

"I was in high school in the 1980’s when I started questioning what was the truth and what was really going on. That led me to read books on Zen and philosophy. Still searching, I ended up in graduate school in Physics. During that time I met TAT Founder Richard Rose, and based on his suggestion to work with other seekers, I got involved in the Raleigh Self Knowledge Symposium (SKS) and TAT. I’ve been a member of the Raleigh Triangle Inquiry Group for the past 23 years."

  Luke Roberts

Luke has been a seeker for many years, and worked with various traditions, groups, and practices. He discovered TAT in 2007 and felt he'd found his spiritual home. He continues to be involved with TAT and friends in the greater TAT network.

  Dan McLaughlin

For 12 years Dan McLaughlin was a solitary seeker until in 2011 he discovered TAT. He learned about Art Ticknor on the related spiritualteachers.org website. A few months later he says he hit a point of stark self-honesty and needed help. Dan says he felt “as if I'm up to my hips in ‘the ocean’ and I'm either turning back to shore or walking into the ocean to drown." Dan and Art met and Art introduced Dan to Bob Fergeson, another spiritual friend and teacher. In 2017 Dan McLaughlin's search ended with the realization of his Source. When asked to describe their experience of Dan, Art Ticknor noted that Dan is a dynamic combination of intuitive and psychic. Bob Fergeson said Dan’s ability to convey what he's found in the spiritual realm through writing and conversation is at times uncanny, and always right on the mark.

  A wide variety of our frequent lineup of TAT teachers, authors, presenters, photographers, and filmmakers will also be available for informal discussion throughout the weekend.

  There will be a Silent Rapport Sitting, Group Meditation Sessions, and Group Inquiry, Nature Walks and More...

The registration deadline for TAT's June Spiritual Retreat Weekend is Wednesday, June 8.

Location, Facilities, and Lodging

The event is being held at the new TAT Center near Hurdle Mills, North Carolina, USA. The 5,500 square foot Center is situated on a beautiful 15-acre site. It is only 50 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

While masks are currently recommended by the State of NC, unless the State of NC mandates that masks are required, participants may choose to wear a mask or not. Note that some participants will likely not be wearing a mask and others will be wearing masks. We ask that attendees respect the health of other attendees. If you think you've got something contagious, whether that be a cold, flu, or whatever, please use your common sense, think of others, and stay home. Refunds will be issued on request. Masks will be available at the TAT Center if needed.

There are a few (less than 15) on-site beds available. Sleeping accommodations include new, comfortable twin-size beds, linens, pillows, and blankets in bedrooms shared with 1 or 2 people. All bathrooms are shared and towels are provided. The capacity of the water system is suitable for the meeting and as there are three showers available during the weekend, we will schedule time slots for those at the TAT Center as you arrive.

If you are interested in on-site lodging, please email us at .

Lodging is an additional $50 for the weekend for TAT members and $60 for non-members. Note that we will do our best to accommodate room preferences, but all guests should expect to share sleeping quarters and bathrooms with at least one other participant.

 

Costs

The June Spiritual Retreat fees per person for TAT members are as follows:

• $90 for members who arrange alternative lodging; this includes meeting registration and on-site camping if desired. Camping is informal—no hook-ups or restrooms.

The non-member fees per person are:

• $130 for non-members who arrange alternative lodging; this includes meeting registration and on-site camping if desired. Camping is informal—no hook-ups or restrooms.

Full-time students should contact for information on discounted registration fees.

Use PayPal to pay with these credit cards (PayPal account not necessary). PayPal is "fast, free and secure" and allows payment by credit card or electronic withdrawal from a bank account. Checks (in U.S. dollars, drawn on a U.S. bank) or money orders (domestic only) made payable to the TAT Foundation are also accepted if received by the registration deadline.

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Space is limited, so registration is required. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, June 8th. Upon receipt of your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information on the venue's address, facilities, and meals. You may cancel your registration on or before June 8th and receive a refund, minus the PayPal transaction fee. Cancellations after June 8th will not be refunded. Because ADA-compliant facilities are limited, persons with a disability should contact before registering.

 

Meals

Meals are potluck style for Saturday and Sunday continental breakfasts, Saturday and Sunday lunches, and Saturday dinner. All meals are included for non-members. We ask that each TAT member bring 2 items, totaling about $20. A good rule of thumb is to bring enough food to serve 7 people with each item. Sorry, we cannot reduce fees for those who prefer to bring their own food. TAT will provide coffee and tea.

 

Off-Site Lodging

For those who register using the alternative (off-site) lodging option, the following overnight accommodations are a 20-to-30 minute drive from the TAT Center:

• Americas Best Value Inn Roxboro, 1006 N Madison Blvd, Roxboro, NC 27573 (336) 599-9276
• Budget Inn Roxboro, 1033 N Madison Blvd, Roxboro, NC 27573 (336) 599-3151
• Hampton Inn Roxboro, 920 Durham Road Roxboro, NC 27573 (336) 599-8800
• Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough, 202 Cardinal Drive , Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 (919) 644-7997
• Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hillsborough, 120 Old Dogwood Street Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 (919) 245-3102
• Quality Inn Roxboro, 906 Durham Rd, Roxboro, NC 27573 (336) 599-3800

You may also try searching Airbnb or VRBO for accommodations in the Roxboro, Hillsborough, or Hurdle Mills areas.

What is the TAT Foundation?

A group encouraging people to think rather than believe. A group determined to help people find ways and means to answer their deepest philosophical questions. A gathering of friends who are not afraid to be honest with one another. An island of hope and sanity (or at least the hope for sanity!). Last, but not least, TAT is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization chartered in 1973.